Local talent to compete in international softball tournament in Europe
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A softball team made up of nine high school student-athletes from the local area is set to travel to Europe later this month to play in a major international indoor softball competition. The…
Suspect arrested in Three Rivers hit-and-run
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Police arrested a person suspected of committing a hit-and-run Wednesday afternoon in Three Rivers. According to the Three Rivers Police Department, police were called at 4:35 p.m. to the intersection of West Michigan…
Mike’s Musings: Is insurance claim worth chopping your feet off?
In the midst of all the drama many of us experience I thought I’d write about an unusual story, actually better words would be strange and bizarre, that comes from the Ozarks in Missouri.Here’s the setup:A man wanted to cash…
Three Rivers announces chemical changes in water
Changes based on recommendations from EGLE By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Changes in the makeup of city water are coming within the next two days to the City of Three Rivers. The city’s Department of Public Services (DPS)…
Chicken-keeping permits available beginning Jan. 13 in Sturgis
Beginning Jan. 13, the city of Sturgis will begin accepting permit applications for the keeping of chickens on residential property. Applications are available at city hall, 130 N. Nottawa St., in the community development department. Submitting an application does not…
Metty hired as new Three Rivers DDA director
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A local Three Rivers business owner was officially hired to be the new executive director of the Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority. Angie Metty, who owns Reflections Hair Studio on South Main Street…
Out and About: Clever comments, quotes, and roadkill
A very Happy New Year to all! I’m finally scheduled for my open-heart surgery on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 7:30 a.m. This means that for the rest of this month, my columns will include more items from my files of…
Obituary: Nancy Ann Marek
Nancy Ann Marek, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024 with her beloved friend and caregiver, Earl Allison, by her side.She was born November 2, 1946, in Lyons, IL, the daughter of Robert and Lorraine “LAM”…
Obituary: Richard Eldon Irwin
Richard Eldon Irwin, 68, Bristol, Indiana, died Friday, January 3, 2025, at his home. He was born March 7, 1956, in Three Rivers, Michigan, to Eldon & Martha (VanKirk) Irwin. He married Doris Lemley in March 1980, and she died…
Obituary: Nancy Edith Bell
Nancy Edith Bell, age 86, passed away December 23, 2024, surrounded by family, at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation after a long illness due to complications from advanced Lyme disease.She was born in Benton Harbor, Mi, the eldest daughter of Estel…
Obituary: Charlotte Britton
Charlotte Britton, age 83 of Mendon, passed away on January 3, 2025 at Lakehouse Assisted Living in Three Rivers, MI. She was born in Detroit, MI on September 16, 1941 the daughter of Donald and Alice (Boyd) Keebaugh. Charlotte attended…
Obituary: Paul Cassel Kline
Paul Cassel Kline, dedicated husband, beloved father, and respected local leader and humanitarian of Mendon Township, died peacefully among family at 5 PM on January 1st, 2025, in Three Rivers, Michigan. He was 97 years old and is survived by his wife…
‘Get Fit Challenge’ gets underway this weekend It’s the 20th year for Doyle’s fitness and weight-loss contest
By Dennis Volkert “Get Fit Challenge” opens Jan. 11 at Doyle Community Center in Sturgis, and continues through March 22.Time frame for registration and initial weigh-in is 8 a.m.-noon Jan. 11 at Doyle.Prizes are awarded for overall first- and second-place…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
RECURRINGChildren’s story time, 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Sturgis District Library.Sturgis Area Model Railroaders winter hours at Sturgis Historical Museum, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. JANUARYJan. 10Jon Reep, 7:30 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts, part of…
Mike’s Musings: Congress should not ban TikTok
There has been a new push in Congress to out right ban or heavily regulate TikTok. I’m neither a user nor am I fan of social media in general. However, to ban or heavily regulate the most popular social media…
Area man seeks help, becomes lost, suffers hypothermia, following traffic crash
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PORTER TWP. – A 64-year-old Lawton man, involved in a traffic crash Friday night, Jan. 3, in Porter Township, left the scene of the crash on foot, sought out help, then became lost while walking in…
Water main breaks in TR near water tower, to be fixed by end of week
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A water main break in Three Rivers near the city’s water tower is expected to be fixed by the end of the week. According to Three Rivers Department of Public Services Director Amy…
McDonough ordered to Sobriety Court, has license revoked after pleading guilty to drunk driving
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — John McDonough was ordered to participate in Sobriety Court and had his driver’s license revoked after pleading guilty to a drunk driving charge in a St. Joseph County courtroom Monday. The former St. Joseph…
‘This is about healing for our community’: Spence sworn in as St. Joseph County sheriff
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director STURGIS — A new chapter was written in the history of the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department Thursday evening. Chad Spence was sworn in as the new St. Joseph County sheriff during a first-of-its-kind public ceremony…
Bowling Roundup TR bowling squads finish third in weekend tournament
WYOMING, Mich. — Three Rivers’ boys’ and girls’ bowling teams both finished third at the Don Lamb Memorial Tournament at Spectrum Lanes in Wyoming Friday, Dec. 27.The boys’ squad, after qualifying fourth with a score of 2,594, went into Baker…
